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Cutting Through the Cord-Cutting Chaos

SV Staff  |  Oct 18, 2016

So you’ve decided to ditch cable and replace it with a number of carefully selected subscriptions to streaming services. But you’re finding it’s not all that easy. In fact, it’s a pain.

The New York Times recently teamed with The Wirecutter to compile “the definitive guide to cord-cutting.” After checking out numerous services, devices, and antennas, they came up with recommended bundles in five categories: For Movie Buffs, For Sports Addicts, For Fans of Premium Network Shows, For Binge Watchers, and For Children and Families. For each category, they recommend the Best Service and Best Hardware.

Check the report out here.

COMMENTS
goodfellas27's picture
Submitted by goodfellas27 on October 18, 2016 - 6:57pm

i just got my wifi smart antenna
no more cable box for me
https://www.watchairtv.com/

mtymous1's picture
Submitted by mtymous1 on October 19, 2016 - 3:06pm

...and gain a thorough understanding of how technology can or cannot work.

This is more cord-shaving, but by utilizing your home network, existing systems / hardware, and an HDHomeRun Prime (with a CableCARD), you can get ALL of your subscribed channels. I personally save around $50/mo by virtually eliminating all rental fees. Plus I get to watch (and record) on MORE devices than a single STB.

More info here:
http://www.silicondust.com/products/hdhomerun/prime/

P.S. RE: the pic associated with the blog entry, why wouldn't you just unscrew the coax from the STB? Seems like more effort to retrieve your wire-cutters and still have a dangling stub.

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